Regina Weiss

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Regina Weiss
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 6th district
Assumed office
January 1, 2023
Preceded by Tyrone Carter
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the 27th district
In office
January 1, 2021 – December 31, 2022
Preceded by Robert Wittenberg
Succeeded by Jaime Churches
Personal details
Born c. 1986 (age 38–39)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Laren Weiss
Children 2
Residence Oak Park, Michigan, U.S.
Alma mater Valparaiso University
Website House website
Campaign website

Regina Hollingshead Weiss (born July 7, 1986) is an American politician from Oak Park, Michigan.[1] A member of the Democratic Party, she has served in the Michigan House of Representatives since 2020.[2] She currently represents the 6th State House District.[3]

Early life and education

Weiss was born on July 7, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois.[1] In 2009, Weiss earned a bachelor's degree in history and secondary education from Valparaiso University in Indiana.[1][4][5]

Early career

Weiss has worked as a high school English and social studies teacher in the Detroit Public Schools Community District, where she was a member of the American Federation of Teachers, DFT Local 231.[1][5] Weiss served as a member of the Oak Park City Council from 2017-2020.[1][6]

State legislature

On November 3, 2020, Weiss was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives seat representing the 27th district. She assumed office on January 1, 2021.[5] Weiss resigned her position as city council member to serve as a state representative.[6][2]

On November 8, 2022, Weiss was elected with over 83% of the vote to represent the 6th state House district, which had changed with redistricting.[5][3]

Personal life

Weiss is married to Laren Weiss.[1][4] Weiss is a Unitarian Universalist.[5]

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